NCC Activities

Shraddhanjali offered to CRPF Jawans who died for their country. Students and Staff of Night Junior and Degree College held candles and observed 3 minutes silence as mark of respect in a small gathering organised in the college multipurpose hall at 8 p.m. on 17th February, 2019.

Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce, Chembur celebrated NCC Day on Friday, 4th January, 2019. The Chief Guest for the evening was Lt. Sunil Kadam, Commissioned Officer of NCC and Assistant Professor, Head, Department of Accountancy at N. G. Acharya and D. K. Marathe College, Chembur Mumbai. He has 22 years of teaching experience and seven years of experience as Associate NCC Officer of 5 Mah emic COY NCC. VJTI.

The Chief Guest Lt. Sunil Kadam arrived at 6.15 p.m. He was escorted by the NCC students to the Principal’s Office. After a brief interaction with the teachers of Mahatma Night Degree College, they proceeded to the MNDC ground floor Multipurpose hall for the NCC Day 2019 celebrations.

Associate Professor Dr. Lata Krishnan, incharge of MNDC NCC welcomed the gathering of students, parents and teachers. She spoke about the motto of NCC “Unity and Discipline” and the efforts taken by the NCC students to participate in various NCC programmes and projects. She announced that Ruksar Shaikh of F.Y.B.Com. was selected for Republic Day Parade 2019. MNDC and the NCC unit of MNDC are proud of Ruksar Shaikh and commended her for her efforts to qualify to participate in the very prestigious RDC Republic Day Camp. This announcement received a loud round of applause.

Honourable Chief Guest Lt. Sunil Kadam lit the lamp and the NCC Day programme commenced. NCC Incharge Associate Professor Dr. Lata Krishnan introduced the Chief Guest. In his Key Note Address Lt. Sunil Kadam highlighted the efforts and focus required by NCC cadets to work effectively. He counseled students to be responsible students and ensure that they do well in academics, NCC and excel in their careers. He explained using accountancy illustrations the money invested in educating and bringing up a student from birth to graduation. The student has to earn well and ensure that he is a productive contributing member of the society. The students received this message cheerfully.

The first event was the Drill presented by PC JUO Divya Ambire and Squad – FC Ashiq Khan, DD Vicky Khale. The Rifle Guards followed by PC SUO Vicky Khale, DD JUO Divya Ambire. The next event was Section Attack – Martial Art, Human Pyramid, Self Defence, fight, breaking by SUO Vicky Khale, JUO Divya Ambire and team. The NCC Activities 2018-19, a power point presentation was made by JUO Divya Ambire. The report was interesting and filled with action photos. This was followed by a cultural programme comprising of a Patriotic group song “He Maya Bhoomi.” A patriotic solo song “E Vatan E Vatan” was sung by Priya Vishwas.

The prize distribution ceremony was the segment awaited by all. The winners were: Best Leader Boys JUO Vicky Khale, Best Leader Girls JUO Vidya Ambire, Best Cultural performer CDT. Kavita Kachre, Best Martial Art Boys CDT. Shubham Kahar, Best Martial Art Girls CDT. Payal Bhagat, Best Cadet CDT. Ashik Khan. Roses were given to senior NCC cadets who had passed out from college and were present for the event.

While the achievers received their medals, students, teachers and parents applauded and the air was filled with the spirit of pride and joy. Group photographs were taken with the Chief Guest Lt. Sunil Kadam and NCC Incharge Associate Professor Dr. Lata Krishnan with all the NCC students of the college present and alumni.

The vote of thanks was proposed by JUO Divya Ambire. The programme ended with the National Anthem.

The NCC cadets of Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce, Chembur were invited by the Deputy CEO of PIllai HOC Educational Campus, Rasayani Dr. Lata Kasture Menon to support the Pen Marathon 2018. The Pen Marathon was organized on 16th December, 2018 by the Pen Municipal Council and Pillai HOC Educational Campus, Rasayani.

Seventeen MNDC NCC cadets reported to the Pillai Panvel campus at 12.30 p.m. The students stayed overnight in the Rasayani Farm house from where they joined the Pen Marathon well before 7.00 a.m. They were part of the team that flagged off the Pen Marathon. The NCC cadets, all in full uniform ensured that the marathon was well managed and followed all rules and regulations. Discipline and fair play was paramount. Mr. Padmakshan, Director for Sport Pillai Group of Institutions commended the NCC cadets for their hard work on the marathon track. They did a splendid job of coordinating the run, controlling traffic and ensuring the frution of the cause of the run. The slogan for this year’s Pen Marathon was “Run for Swatch Pen” which is in line with the Swatchata Abiyan activities in Pen town. Thousands of participants from the rural township and adjourning villages participated in the Pen Marathon. The NCC cadets of MNDC supported the mega event with the grit and energy of NCC. The Pen Marathon is the biggest Marathon event of Raigad district organized for the 5th time in succession. Cash prizes and trophies for the winners of the various 10 categories including Under 14 years, Under 17 years, Under 19 years, Open and above 50 years in both men and women categories were given.

We are proud of the MNDC Cadets led by Divya of the S.Y.B.Com. to have constructively contributed to this mega event and helped make it a success.

Independence day was celebrated by all the institutions of Mahatma Education Society’s Chembur campus on 15th August, 2018 in the ground floor Open area of the Chembur Campus. Students, teachers and staff assembled at 7.30 a.m. sharp. Small paper flags with pins were distributed on arrival for all to pin up on their person.

The Chief Guest of the event was Ms. Jatinder Kaur, Incharge, Mahatma Chembur English High School & Junior College, Day. The Heads of institutions of the campus joined by Deputy C.E.O. Chembur Campus Shri G. T. Ochani escorted the Chief Guest to the stage area. Two NCC cadet pilots marched smartly on either side of the Chief Guest. They were S.Y.B.Com. NCC students dressed in full NCC uniform with caps and guns et-al. The Chief Guest was guided to the flag post and she hoisted the Indian flag. Flower petals drizzled from the flag as it unfurled and fluttered in the gentle breeze. The national anthem was sung followed by the flag song. The NCC cadets presented their parade. They marched past in uniform trailed by the Chembur English School band that played well the march song. The parade was impressive. The leader saluted the flag and the Chief Guest and Marched back to position.

The chief guest Ms. Jatinder Kaur addressed the gathering. She spoke emotionally about the Independence struggle and the value of being free. She questioned our freedom and said that though India is a free nation we are still slaves of several powers that divide us. We fight and kill in the name of religion, caste, creed, race, language. We have to break free from all this and work towards developing India into a truly free, developed nation. She said it was the responsibility of parents, teachers, schools and colleges to take the lead to change the mindset of the youth of India. We have to be the Change we want to See.

Ms. Jatindar Kaur’s speech stirred the audience and they applauded in appreciation filled with emotions. Her message was strong and well received. The cultural events rolled starting with the Chembur English Primary School, Secondary School, Day Junior College, D.Ed. College, Mahatma Night Degree and Junior College and the B.Ed. college. An array of events ranging from a fashion parade to, street plays, skits, dances, speeches and songs all filled the morning with the spirit of patriotism and joy. Mahatma Night Degree College students presented a skit called ‘Civic Awareness for an Independent Nation – Be the Change you want to See’ There were four skits each one with a message. They described the civic problems we are facing. Bad roads, pot holes and waste on the streets; water shortage; ambulance facility for road accidents and power failure in cities. The BMC help line numbers were flashed educating people of their rights. The helpline numbers will help people report the problem they are facing and help authorities address the issues. The students performing were from T.Y.B.Com. and S.Y.B.Com. This was a MNDC’S CMCA Youth wing initiative. The students performed well and the programme was successful. The performances concluded with a dance by the students of the B.Ed. college.

Chocolates were distributed to all present and the students dispersed. The teachers proceeded to room number 401 where C.E.O. and Chairman of Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Group of Institutions Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Sir addressed the gathering. Sir spoke about the political scenario and blamed the people and leaders for all the problems we are facing. He emphasized that Education alone will solve our problems and that we have to ensure that free and compulsory education is imparted to children. A delicious traditional Kerala breakfast was served. Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai released a book titled “Value Embedded Life” authored by Dr. Sunita Patawari, Director of EduKids, Tilak Nagar and Senior Professor of Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur. Dr. Sunita distributed sweets and all congratulated and commended her for authoring a book. The breakfast meeting ended on a joyful note hoping that the conditions in our country will change for the better.